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"Out beyond ideas of wrong doing and right doing, there is a field. I will meet you there." -- Rumi
OUR MISSION
Dharma Field Meditation and Learning Center is a community dedicated to the practice of Zen and the teachings of Buddhism in a setting not bound to any one culture. We welcome everyone.
​FULFILLING OUR MISSION
At our center in Minneapolis we offer daily meditation, sesshins, Dharma talks, social and special events, as well as volunteer opportunities open to all. We also offer a multi-year curriculum in Buddhist studies and study groups which provide a thorough background in the teachings of the Buddha, Zen, and the Wisdom teachings of the Mahayana. If you’re new, click below for suggestions as to where and how to begin exploring our offerings.
New TO DHARMA FIELD OR ZEN?
IF YOU LIVE CLOSE ENOUGH TO VISIT DHARMA FIELD…
  • Attend meditation instruction
    You can simply show up. There is no cost and no need to let us know you are coming.
    Twice monthly: Instruction in both sitting and walking meditation as well as Zen etiquette, 60–90 minutes. Usually scheduled the first Thursday evening and the third Saturday morning (check calendar).
  • Attend a Sunday talk | 10 a.m.
    The talks are free and open to everyone. If you arrive a few minutes late, please enter and take a seat. Talks are sometimes preempted by weekend-long meditation retreats, so check the calendar before you come. 
  • Attend a Wednesday talk | 8 p.m.
    Wednesday talks are free and open to everyone and are held downstairs in the classroom. Talks are sometimes preempted, so check the calendar before you come.
  • Register for classes
    You are welcome to start your exploration with classes, though there is a charge for them. Three courses: The Four Noble Truths, The Eightfold Noble Path, and The Practice of Meditation are each ideal for those beginning an exploration of Buddhism.

IF YOU DON’T LIVE CLOSE ENOUGH TO ATTEND DHARMA FIELD…